Switzerland

I sent out an e-mail with pictures from Switzerland. We flew in Basel and immediately got on the train to a small ski town called Gyron. Our hostel was on the side of a mountain and was absolutely amazing! Two of the girls went skiing, but there were not great conditions, so another person on the trip and I went hiking. It was a lot of fun, but very cold! We were misled by the tourguide into thinking that it would be a little warmer. However, it was all worth it because when we got to the top of the mountain, we sipped on hot chocolate and ate fondue. I kept having to pinch myself. We were sitting at the top of the Swiss Alps, eating fondue, and drinking hot chocolate. It still does not feel real!

Our next trip planned is for Barcelona, Spain. It is a trip planned through ISA (the study abroad group), and I am really excited. Barcelona is supposed to be gorgeous with a lot of history.

My Spanish is improving everyday. Tonight, we are attending an "intercambio." It is a meeting between Spainards and Americans who want to learn each other's languages. So when you meet someone, you spend half the time speaking in English and the other half in Spanish. I think it will be interesting.

Classes are still going very well. There is a lot of interaction between us and our professors which is always good practice. I am learning so much.

Okay, well hope everyone is doing well! It rained today, so my friends and I spent our time in a cafe and ducking in and out of stores. So please pray for beach weather for me! :o)

Love you all!

Katie